How much does it cost for babysitters to use Sittercity?

Babysitters can create detailed profiles, search and apply to jobs, message with families, and book interviews for free on Sittercity. Babysitters have the option to pay for background checks to run on themselves to stand out to families. However, families can also offer to pay for background checks on babysitters as well.

How much do babysitters make?

According to the latest Sittercity data, babysitters in the US typically charge $17.50 an hour. But your hourly rate can vary significantly depending on the cost of living in your area, the duties and responsibilities in the job description, and your state’s minimum wage laws. There’s no perfect calculator to determine your rate, but it’s important to factor in everything you have to offer a family.

Why are babysitters taxes important?

There are a lot of risk factors with getting paid “off the books,” but there are also a lot of benefits to getting paid “on the books.” Those benefits include verifiable income, a legal employment history, unemployment benefits, social security and medicare benefits, and worker’s compensation.

What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

A babysitter is a child care provider who doesn’t have a regular work schedule with a family. There is a wide range of possibilities in the specifics of a babysitter position and career. Because your work with each family is part-time, you can work with multiple families at the same time. You could provide care through before-school or after-school activities or for nights or weekends when the family needs care.

When do babysitters work?

Depending on the job responsibilities and schedules negotiated with the family, babysitters could work at any time. This includes in the morning, afternoon, evening, or at night. And on weekdays or on the weekend.

How do babysitters find jobs?

On Sittercity, babysitters can browse jobs based on their zip code. They can craft their online resume by creating a detailed profile. They can apply to jobs, message with interested parents, and schedule interviews. Many babysitters will also negotiate a contract with families to make sure the details of the job are clear on both sides.

What are things babysitters do with kids?

There are a lot of fun things that babysitters do with kids. Both indoor and outdoor activities, including arts and crafts projects, baking, sports, and field trips.

How can babysitters make extra money?

There are a few ways that babysitters can make some extra income. They can create relationships with more families to increase their opportunities to get hired for a sitting. Babysitters can also offer to care for kids on holidays so that the parents can celebrate on their own. Like on Valentine’s day.

$10–24/hr
Happy Valley, OR • 15 miles away

Part time sitter for preschool age child

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of two. My son Arden is a bright, creative, boy full of energy.
We are looking for overnight care for as soon as tonight. They would help with food, bedtime, potty/changing pull ups.
We are located in happy valley and would need overnight care on weekends.

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$15–18/hr
Portland, OR • 24 miles away

Occasional morning help for 2 kids, 5 and 10.

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have two friendly, active kids, ages 5 and 10, who love to have a sitter.

Need help in the mornings when the work from home parent is traveling, to get kids to schools in the neighborhood.

So far we need help 7a-9a April 29-may 3 and may 13-17.

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$18–22/hr
Colton, OR • 9 miles away

Part time sitter for 2 kids 3rd grade

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 4:00pm

our family has the sweetest kids. They are active too. We love to play outside, crafts. They are outgoing and can sometimes by shy.
I would need support with carpooling the kids and getting them a snack after school, along with homework accomplished

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$15–18/hr
Portland, OR • 25 miles away

Single Dad NEEDING help !! 4 year old...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am (flexible)

5 months ago I lost my wife during child birth. My son made it and me and my 4yr old daughter have been doing our best. We miss mommy but we know we will be with her again someday.

Need the sitter to pick up my daughter from daycare and take her to our place and help her get ready for bed. She... More

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$18–22/hr
Welches, OR • 17 miles away

One time nanny for wedding reception

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/19 - 05/20

8:00pm - 1:00am

Hi there! We are attending a family wedding and looking for a babysitter to watch our 2 year old during the reception
I would put our baby to sleep in the hotel room and would need someone there to watch him.
Mt hood Oregon resort

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$15–18/hr
Tualatin, OR • 23 miles away

Looking for sitter two days a week for 2...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

We are both working parents who need someone to come to our apartment in Tualatin to watch the boys Thursday and Fridays weekly. We have 2 boys, Max who is almost 5 and Leo who is 3. They are sweet, hilarious, and full of energy. They love dinosaurs, going to the park, and YouTube :)

Play with the... More

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$18–22/hr
Portland, OR • 21 miles away

Sitter for two boys ages 8 and 10

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a two mom family living in inner southeast. We have two boys ages 8 and 10 and an adorable labradoodle named Yammy. Our 10 year old son has autism.
Looking for a sitter so we can go out in the evenings and/or weekends. Sitter just needs to be around to help monitor and help boys as needed.
We... More

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$19–20/hr
Portland, OR • 21 miles away

Needing an occasional sitter for a four...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello! We’re a small family of three looking for a sitter for occasional date nights. I am a preschool teacher and my partner works in fence/gate installation. Our daughter, Charlie, is four. She’s extremely out-going, sociable and fun to be around. She’s been going to school for a few years so... More

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$15–18/hr
Portland, OR • 20 miles away

Occasional sitter for a sweet 2 1/2 year...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/13 - 05/14

5:00pm - 12:00am

Hi there! My husband, daughter, and I moved to Portland around 2 years ago. We don't have family close by, so finding a caregiver for occasional date nights would be great! Rosie is 2 1/2 and would love to make a friend ?

In the evenings, Rosie will need fed and put to sleep. She's almost potty... More

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$20–24/hr
Portland, OR • 19 miles away

Part-time afternoon Bus pick up help

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am (flexible)

We are a mom who must travel for business occasionally. A dad is a nurse who works from 6am to 6pm most weekdays in the Portland/Vancouver area. The client is a smart, well-mannered 6-year-old kindergartner.

We need help getting our daughter off the bus and supervised until a parent is home. ... More

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$20–24/hr
Portland, OR • 19 miles away

Part Time Morning Getting on the bus help.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am (flexible)

We need help getting our daughter awake, dressed, fed, and on the bus. Bustop is in... More

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$10–18/hr
Gresham, OR • 16 miles away

Parttime sitter for Infant

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:30am - 3:30pm (flexible)

Our baby girl will need a regular sitter about 2-3 days a week starting the LAST WEEK OF AUGUST (Sittercity only let’s us post 3 months prior). We are currently looking for someone who can do a few date nights until then so that you are familiar with the family.

Days would most likely be T/W/TH,... More

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$22–26/hr
Portland, OR • 21 miles away

Part-time sitter for sweet five-month-old...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/14

12:00am - 9:00am

We're an easy-going family with a nearly seven-year-old, and a baby (three-months old). We also have a super sweet yellow lab. We love to explore the delicious food in Portland, visit pretty parks, and spend time snuggling with our sweet dog.
We're looking for care for our baby, who will be almost... More

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$18–24/hr
Portland, OR • 20 miles away

Seeking ad hoc and regular afternoon care...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are down to earth, value quality interaction, active time outside, natural foods, and basically no screen time. The
primary focus is on relating to Theo, getting him outside and active, playing games, reading books, drawing, and potentially taking him to tumbling, the library or other... More

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